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SL05 BXH

2005 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 BXH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 80,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust blow at centre join

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f inner wheel arch trim loose

n/s/r brake showing signs of getting hot

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,931 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 73,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL IN SEVERAL PLACES (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL IN SEVERAL PLACES (5.2.6)

Engine oil level below MIN add 1lt oil

Rear brake pads, look low?

n/s/f tyre damage in tread

some rust on underside, inc some metal brake pipes, may require attention soon

Pass 5 May 2015 60,128 miles

Engine Management Light ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under Vehicle General Corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2015 60,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicl general corrision

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay/prop rod insecure

exhaust system has light corrosion, but has no leaks of gasses

front registration plate has slight damage

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,073 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,989 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 26,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,781 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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SL05 BXH is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 77,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL05 BXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL05 BXH registered?

SL05 BXH is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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